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Puttanesca White Bean Casserole

Puttanesca White Bean Casserole

I really have a thing for this recipe!

It takes us on a journey to southern Italy! As well as being extra tasty, it’s comforting and vegan!

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  • Preparation time: 10 minutes
  • Cooking time: 20 minutes
  • Servings: 4
Puttanesca White Bean Casserole
Ingredients

 

  • 2 tablespoons (30 mL) olive oil
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) finely chopped French shallots
  • 1 cup (250 ml) halved cherry tomatoes
  • 3/4 teaspoon (3.75 mL) salt
  • 3 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 1/2 c. teaspoon (7.5 ml) oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 mL) chili flakes
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) coarsely chopped capers
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) pitted Kalamata olives
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) tomato paste
  • 1/3 cup (80 mL) white wine
  • 1 can (796 ml) San Marzano whole tomatoes
  • 1 540-ml can white beans, well rinsed
  • Pepper, to taste
  • 1/3 cup (80 ml) finely chopped parsley
  • Toast of your choice

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Preparation
  • In a large Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat and cook shallots for 4 minutes, stirring often. Add the cherry tomatoes and salt and cook for a further 3 minutes. Add the garlic, oregano, thyme and hot pepper flakes and continue cooking for 2 minutes. Add the capers and kalamata olives and cook for a further 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the tomato paste and cook for a further 2 minutes, stirring often.
  • Deglaze with white wine and continue cooking for 2 minutes.
  • Add the whole tomatoes and crush lightly with a wooden spoon. Simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes.
  • Add the white beans and pepper and stir gently. Serve with parsley and toast if desired!

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